Oh yes ISIS definitely isn't dead. I was referring to the diminished coverage of the organization, similiar to the diminished coverage of the Iraq situation and Guantanamo Bay once Barack Obama took office and George W was out.

I generally quite like Barker. Especially the books of The Art. But they can be a bit difficult at times. --A Agreed. Loved the first 3/4 of Great and Secret Show, the last 1/4...let's just say I did not. Everville was good. Will there ever be a book 3? Barker's last book Scarlet Gospels, however, ...

Oh absolutely. There's so much good news that is either not being reported at all (ISIS), or that's twisted to be a problem (the booming economy). Big Media has lost all credibility, and large swaths of the country have simply tuned out the haters. The media could start to limit the damage and make...

I realize that people grow and develop, and sometimes, tastes change. (when I say I "realize" that, I mean in an academic way, since I myself rarely change my tastes about things. I'm trying to come up with a song, genre of music, movie, or book that I "used to like" but now do n...

Ur Dead wrote:In today's world Elena might be considered bipolar

Delusional, dissociative disorder, possible psychotic episodes, borderline personality disorder, multiple neuroses, manic-depressive.

Another interesting point in this Trump-versus-the-media narrative is how the media so often opens itself up to criticism. If they just made more of an effort, Trump would need to scrounge for ammo instead of having an armory delivered to his doorstep each day. Example: isn't it amazing how the drum...

I will say that Donald Trump is doing much better as president than I thought he would. As a Canadian I thought he was an entertaining reality star that would quickly flame out as president with maybe a deep economic recession or a full-fledged trade war dragging him down to early oblivion. Hasn't h...

I reckon you have too much worked out to slide in to a drawer. But I get the personal satisfaction value .. but how cool to actually put it together and send it to someone .. or somewhere that can pitch it .. even to SRD . Hed probably love it 🤷‍♀️ There are enough fans here thatd love it AND Watch...

Oh, yes, the movie/show would have to grab you and show you why you want to watch it before you dig into the leprosy. What I would do is begin with Covenant awakening on a stone floor. Micro-flash crossing the street and being hit by a car. Zoom out - see the Watch from above (just like Blackhawk's...

I agree Horrim ... Id like to see it across many episodes .. to ensure not too much is lost .. of the Land, the inhabitants of the Land .. and of course to ensure that the context is made clear. Yes, but where to divide the Chronicles into seasons? Could a first season end with the retrieval of the...

.. and its how these things always play out, isnt it? We get all hot under the collar when a given leader is under the spot light ..... and when admins change .. we all hot and bothered over the next leader under the spot light. Whether it be the US, the UK, Germany etc .. its all the same. The man...

I've always liked Elena, but she is barking mad.

Just finished reading Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant by Veronica Roth. I'm kind of on a YA kick because my daughter (fawn of the dawn) gave me her old Kindle to give away in Africa, and her books from high school were still on it. (Also read The Fault in Our Stars , which was beautiful.) I really ...

Not going to get into the whole politics thing (too much is politicized already in my opinion), but I'll just remark that the hyperbole around Trump being "authoritarian" reminds me of the time George W. Bush was supposedly getting ready to cancel elections and declare martial law. Also Tr...

it is a shame that popular vote isn't how the winner is determined. The popular vote would be a horrible way to elect a president. Imagine a presidential candidate from California putting forward a pro-California platform (to the detriment of the rest of the USA) and sweeping up 8 or 10 million vot...

I still say a movie could be done. but I am starting to think a serialized tv series would be a better option. Surely some network exec might take a flyer on one of the most respected fantasy series of all time?

I hate lending out my books. I buy hardcovers and they aren't cheap. I still do it, though. At least to good friends. btw: Just finished Joe Hill's Strange Weather , which was a good 4-novella book in the spirit of his dad's Different Seasons . Except the final one was so preposterous from a science...

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Savor Dam wrote:Expected publication date is March 21, 2019.

Thank you. Really looking forward to it. Nobody like SRD. Bring it on.

Bingo! Agree 100%

mmm.. I stil havent got the books yet .. but not sure I want to as it doesnt sound all that appealing. Ive nixed too many books of late for that very reason 😔 I would advise you to give it a try, unless you only like the TC/Gap level stuff and hated Mordant's Need and SRD's other "lighter"...

The problem is we need a studio head or prominent producer who's actually heard of SRD or the Chronicles. I don't imagine many of these types read a lot of epic fantasy. Could it happen? Yes. Will it? Doubtful. Also SRD has said many times he wants nothing to do with any project like this...and thos...